Vanderbilt Health
Certified Surgical First Assist, Monroe Carell - $20K Sign On Bonus
Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Summary
Join one of the nation's leading children’s hospitals, where your expertise as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) will directly impact the lives of pediatric patients and their families. At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, we’re committed to delivering world‑class surgical care through innovation, compassion, and teamwork.
As a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA), you’ll support surgeons by preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures with tasks like positioning, draping, providing exposure, controlling bleeding, and handling sutures. When not assisting, you may serve as a Surgical Technologist. This role supports multiple surgical specialties.
Shift Details
Full‑Time, Days (4x10s)
Variable schedule with late stay
No on‑call requirement
Incentives & Benefits
Sign‑On Bonus: $20,000 (taxable), paid in equal installments over 2 years (not available to current or recent VUMC employees within the past 12 months)
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 (taxable), paid within 45 days of hire (eligibility: relocation from >100 miles; same employee restrictions apply)
Key Responsibilities
Acts as a member of the operating room team by assisting with the room preparation, set‑up and clean‑up.
Assists with patient positioning to provide access to the operative site while maximizing patient safety and comfort.
Establishes and maintains a surgically clean environment to reduce the potential for patient infection through the application of the principles of asepsis.
Initiates appropriate intra‑operative behaviors unique to first assisting.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an approved specific discipline or successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant’s service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Required:
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Required:
Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
Required:
Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
CSFA – Certified Surgical First Assistant – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant – National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant – National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
SA‑C – Surgical Assistant Certified – American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
Technical Capabilities
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of the equipment and related devices. Has solid knowledge of performance criteria. Able to use the equipment to accomplish advanced tasks associated with the specific devices. Easily resolves equipment problems.
Procedures Knowledge (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of procedures knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering procedures knowledge services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Operating Room Care (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering operating room care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environmental sterility and safety services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Inventory Management (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory management skills in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Demonstrates basic expertise with inventory management tools, procedures and processes. Monitors material moved into and out of stockroom locations and reconciles inventory balances. Works with electronic catalogs.
Surgical Technology (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of surgical technology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment, products, and systems without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Independently performs non‑routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data‑Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications
Responsibilities:
(Same as
Key Responsibilities
above).
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Assistant – National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), Certified Surgical Assistant – National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), Certified Surgical First Assistant – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant – The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), LIC-Registered Surgical Assist – Tennessee.
Work Experience:
Relevant work experience.
Experience Level:
3 years.
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA), you’ll support surgeons by preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures with tasks like positioning, draping, providing exposure, controlling bleeding, and handling sutures. When not assisting, you may serve as a Surgical Technologist. This role supports multiple surgical specialties.
Shift Details
Full‑Time, Days (4x10s)
Variable schedule with late stay
No on‑call requirement
Incentives & Benefits
Sign‑On Bonus: $20,000 (taxable), paid in equal installments over 2 years (not available to current or recent VUMC employees within the past 12 months)
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 (taxable), paid within 45 days of hire (eligibility: relocation from >100 miles; same employee restrictions apply)
Key Responsibilities
Acts as a member of the operating room team by assisting with the room preparation, set‑up and clean‑up.
Assists with patient positioning to provide access to the operative site while maximizing patient safety and comfort.
Establishes and maintains a surgically clean environment to reduce the potential for patient infection through the application of the principles of asepsis.
Initiates appropriate intra‑operative behaviors unique to first assisting.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an approved specific discipline or successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant’s service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Required:
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Required:
Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
Required:
Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
CSFA – Certified Surgical First Assistant – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant – National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant – National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
SA‑C – Surgical Assistant Certified – American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
Technical Capabilities
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of the equipment and related devices. Has solid knowledge of performance criteria. Able to use the equipment to accomplish advanced tasks associated with the specific devices. Easily resolves equipment problems.
Procedures Knowledge (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of procedures knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering procedures knowledge services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Operating Room Care (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering operating room care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environmental sterility and safety services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Inventory Management (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory management skills in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Demonstrates basic expertise with inventory management tools, procedures and processes. Monitors material moved into and out of stockroom locations and reconciles inventory balances. Works with electronic catalogs.
Surgical Technology (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of surgical technology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment, products, and systems without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Independently performs non‑routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data‑Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications
Responsibilities:
(Same as
Key Responsibilities
above).
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Assistant – National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), Certified Surgical Assistant – National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), Certified Surgical First Assistant – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant – The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), LIC-Registered Surgical Assist – Tennessee.
Work Experience:
Relevant work experience.
Experience Level:
3 years.
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
#J-18808-Ljbffr